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S716 NNR

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,046 mi
Last recorded119,046 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 NNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,046 miles

both rear tyres perishing and n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

condition and movement in n/s/r and o/s/r axle arm bushs

corrosion on main brake pipe by fuel tank

handbrake travel

movement in both rear top suspension arm bushs

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,288 miles

both front tyres only just legal on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 104,230 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 104,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipe split on cam cover

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,379 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,956 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,463 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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S716 NNR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S716 NNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S716 NNR registered?

S716 NNR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S716 NNR safe to buy?

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